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BUS NETWORK REDESIGN & ON-DEMAND TRANSIT UPDATE
Article by Sarah Hamilton, City of Edmonton Ward 5 Councillor The Bus Network Redesign came into effect a little over a month ago, and with it came the new On-Demand Transit service. This represents a significant change to the type and level of transit service that...
Leading The Charge With On Demand Transit
Over the years we have been developing and refining our services. In small towns across Canada, on-demand is becoming the new standard for transportation.
On-Demand Transit in your City: Service Design and Operations
Thank you for joining us for Part 2 of 3 webinar series about On Demand Transit! Part 2 was hosted by Dan Finley and James Vine from Pacific Western Group of Companies, Sarah Feldman from City of Edmonton, and Hamish Campbell from Via. For those unable to join us, here is what you missed.
PWT’s Propane Fleet Wins Green Bus Fleet Award
We are excited to announce that PWT Student Division’s propane fleet has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Green Bus Summit Fleet Award in the Large Bus Contractor category!
On Demand Transit as a Solution for your City – Webinar #1
On April 9, 2021, we hosted Part 1 of our 3-part webinar series about On-Demand Transit with the City of Edmonton. If you missed it, don’t worry! Let’s get you caught up with On Demand Transit as a Solution for your City.
On Demand Transportation: Top 4 Considerations
Working with transportation agencies in communities across Canada, our teams help identify and pilot tailored approaches to meet the growing demand for accessible transportation options. Our goal is to deliver mobility to residents beyond the traditional fixed-route service.
100% Electric Zero-emissions Motor Coach Arrives in Fort McMurray
Diversified Transportation, in partnership with Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), and Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies, is demonstrating a 100% battery-electric motorcoach in varying settings in the Wood Buffalo...
Canada’s Largest On Demand Transit Service Set to Launch in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB, September 23, 2020 – To ensure all Edmontonians can connect to the City’s new bus network next year, Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) has selected Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) and Via to launch Canada’s largest On-Demand Transit service.
Pacific Western Transportation’s Response to COVID-19
The purpose of this announcement is to provide you with information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and how the Pacific Western Group of Companies are responding. The health and safety of our passengers, customers, and employees remains our top priority....